Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested
Warning: This Episode with T.M. Payne Contains Tongs, Ducks & Biscuit Demonstrations
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- 2692
Podcast
Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall
- Author
- Philippa Hall
- Feed episode count
- 476
- Official site
- https://play.acast.com/s/quick-book-reviews
Summary
Thousands of books. No time to waste. No spoilers. Ever. Quick Book Reviews — your twice-weekly reading companion with host Philippa Hall What it is Quick Book Reviews is a spoiler-free book podcast hosted by Philippa Hall, published every Monday and Friday. Philippa reads widely so busy readers don't have to guess — delivering honest, enthusiastic, bite-sized reviews alongside in-depth author interviews and a friendly window into the publishing world. This is a warm, welcoming show for readers who love books but don't have time to read everything — and want someone they trust to help them choose what's next. Format Spoiler-free reviews : Fast, honest breakdowns of new releases and upcoming fiction Author interviews : In-depth conversations with novelists about plot, character, and writing craft — from global names to indie debuts Publishing insider news : Literary trends, BookTok and Bookstagram highlights, and behind-the-scenes publishing gossip Genres covered Crime · Psychological thriller · Cosy crime · Contemporary drama · Dark academia · Rom-com · Historical fiction · Horror · Romantasy Ideal for Readers with an ever-growing TBR pile · Book club members looking for their nex…
Episodes
Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested
Jo Spain on Never to Be Found, Jōhatsu & the Japanese Art of Vanishing
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- 1843
Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested
Tim Sullivan on The Tailor, George Cross & the Books That Went to Greece Without Me
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- 2610
Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested
Adele Parks on Eyes on You, Twists, Pre-Orders & the Biscuit That Changed Everything
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- 2120
Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested
St Hilda's Crime Fiction Weekend: Abir Mukherjee, Jane Casey & Sarah Hilary
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- 2497
Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested
Amman Brar on Mr. Sidhu's Post Office — One of BBC News's 12 Books of 2026
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- 2054
Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested
Kate Eberle on "If Books Could Kill": The Romance-Turned-Thriller That Started a 10-Way Book Auction
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- 1718
Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested
The Unlimited Budget Question: Alison Barrow on Launching a Bestseller
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- 1619
Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested
M.W. Craven on The Killer's Mark Plus the Kindle That Saved a Life in Barcelona
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- 3027
Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested
Lindsey Kelk (writing as Elle Kelk) on Hit or Miss, Anxiety & Starting Over
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- 1842
Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested
My Holiday Reading Stack: 12 Books & 4 Graphic Novels I'm Shipping to Greece
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- 1484
Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested
Are Hardback Books Dead? The Great Format Debate
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- 916
Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested
TV Wine Expert Olly Smith: Death by Noir & the Birth of Wine Crime Fiction
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- 2832
Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested
Jane Casey on Everything She Didn't Say
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- 1814
Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested
Blunders at The Podcast Show, M.W. Craven Re-reads, and Maggie O'Farrell's Land
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- 1014
Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested
Inside Harrogate Crime Festival with Sharon Canavar | Gossip, Authors and Festival Secrets
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- 2022
Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested
David Goodman on Solitary Agents, Spy Fiction and Writing Through Rejection
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- 2724
May 29, 2026 · not_requested
Jack Jordan on Deception, Deadlines and Moral Dilemmas
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- 1469
May 25, 2026 · not_requested
Rosie Walsh on The One Day You Were My Husband, Emotional Thrillers and Writing Through Doubt
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- 2672
May 22, 2026 · not_requested
Alison Barrow on Publishing, Book Reviewing & The Bookseller Awards
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- 1561
May 18, 2026 · not_requested
Ardal O’Hanlon Interview + Philippa Recommends 3 Tradwife Books
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- 2191
May 15, 2026 · not_requested
Veronica Roth on Seek the Traitor’s Son From Divergent to Epic Fantasy
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- 1694
May 11, 2026 · not_requested
Tariq Ashkanani on The Hollow Boys: Crime, Horror and Dark Small-Town Secrets
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- 2730
May 8, 2026 · not_requested
From Publishing to Bestseller: Ellis Hunter on Blood Bound & Writing Together
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- 2231
May 6, 2026 · not_requested
Laurie Gilmore on The Daisy Chain Flower Shop, Dream Harbor and Cosy Small-Town Romance
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- 1965
May 4, 2026 · not_requested
Ilona Bannister on Five: A Bold New Thriller About Fate, Death and the Last Five Minutes
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- 2381
May 1, 2026 · not_requested
Tom Rob Smith on 20 Years Together, Love Stories, Writing Endings and Why This Book Is So Personal
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- 1973
Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested
Why Sports Romance Is Booming: Bella North on Oakwood Ranch, Spice Levels and Pen Names
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- 2592
Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested
Jo Callaghan on Body of Lies | The Final Kat and Locke Thriller
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- 2779
Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested
Sarah Hilary Interview: The Drowning Place + Reviews of Mars One + The Faraway Inn
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- 2582